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  • Haute and History – Fashion, Art, and Architecture

    Haute and History – Fashion, Art, and Architecture
    May 13 2025
    Explore how France has defined global aesthetics through fashion, art, and architecture. Alexandra Reeves traces Paris's evolution as fashion capital from Louis XIV's court through revolutionary designers like Chanel and Dior to today's luxury conglomerates. Journey through artistic movements born in France, from Impressionism to Surrealism, that transformed visual perception. Examine iconic architectural achievements—from Notre-Dame's Gothic splendor to Haussmann's urban planning and contemporary innovations—that balance preservation with reinvention. Discover how these creative domains embody distinctively French approaches to beauty, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage.

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    17 min
  • French Culture 101 – Language, Literature, and Life

    French Culture 101 – Language, Literature, and Life
    May 13 2025
    Delve into the soul of French culture through its language, literature, and everyday rhythms. Alexandra Reeves examines how the French language serves as both communication tool and national treasure, protected by the Académie Française yet evolving across global Francophone communities. Explore France's literary giants from Victor Hugo to Albert Camus, philosophical traditions that shaped global thought, and the distinctive education system that transmits cultural values. Discover how everyday French practices—from café culture to family meals—embody a particular art of living that balances pleasure with structure, tradition with innovation.

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    41 min